Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh

Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
Chail is a beautiful and famous hill station near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. One of the main tourist attractions of Chail is its wildlife sanctuary. The Chail Sanctuary is located amidst the forests of Pine and Oak trees. The wildlife Chail Sanctuary comprises...

Himalayan National Park
Located in the serene and pleasant region of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, this park occupies a total area of 1,171 sq. kms. Established in 1984, the park lies at an altitude of 1500-1600metres. A wide variety of wild species can be found in this one of the most beautiful...

Manali Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated in the picturesque valley of Manali, the Manali Wildlife Sacturacy is just 2kms from the Manali town in Himachal in India. This wildlife sanctuary in Himachal is well known for its flora and fauna along with its serene beauty. Manali Sanctuary covers...

Pong Lake Sanctuary
Located at a distance of 65 kms from Dharamshala, in Kangra district, the Pong Lake Sanctuary is covered by mountain ranges all over. Occupying a total area of 9,675 square kms, the sanctuary is at its best during October to February. Around 220 species of birds...

Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary
The Simbalbara Sanctuary is situated in the Paonta Valley in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Located in the lower hills of Shivalik ranges , the Simbalbara Sanctuary is a home to Goral, Sambhar, Spotted Deer, Chittal and many other animals...

Known by different names like adobe of the snow, state of the hill stations, etc., Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states in the Northern Part of India. In fact, the state is known as the finest place for honeymooners and nature lovers, but it also has something more for others as well. Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh, for instance, is also globally renowned and the presence of a number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks along with tiger reserves witness the popularity of Himachal wildlife Tour Packages.

It will not be wrong to say that varied topography, climate and lush green forest ranges along with eye-catching landscapes and wilderness make it an ideal place for wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. According to the records of Himachal Tourism and forest department, there are 32 wildlife sanctuaries, 2 national park and a number of small jungles in the state that have been witnessing them natural habitant of endangered species to very dangerous wild animals, mammals, reptiles and birds. Himachal Pradesh is also known for rich Flora and Fauna as more than 68 percent of the entire area is full of greenery and forests.

And at the same time, the heavy planting of Oak, Deodar, Blue Pine, Sheesham, Fir, Spruce Birch and Adlers. While the mountain ranges add more spice in making them more attractive and perfect for animals and birds. Tourists, especially wildlife lovers and nature tour enthusiasts prefer to explore the Himachal Pradesh wildlife. In fact, the close proximity of hill stations makes them perfect place to explore during your Himachal Pradesh tours. In fact the best time to explore wildlife in Himachal Pradesh is round the year, but March to May is considered as the best time to explore the rich flora and fauna of the state of Himachal Pradesh.

During your wildlife tour in Himchal Pradesh, you will find a number of species of animals and birds like leapards, tigers, lions, deer, rare snow leopard, musk deer, monal, bear and the list goes on.